Etymology

Europeanisation

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Today it means: The adoption of typically European behaviours or features by people or institutions. Full definition →

English European ← French européen ← New Latin Eurōpaeānu
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  1. Ancient GreekΕὐρώπᾱ (Eurṓpā)
  2. Ancient GreekΕὐρωπαῖος (Eurōpaîos)
  3. Classical LatinEurōpaeus
  4. New LatinEurōpaeānu
  5. Frencheuropéen
  6. EnglishEuropean
  7. English todayEuropeanisation

From European + -isation.

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